The University of Macau (UM) is the only public comprehensive university in Macao. Leveraging this unique advantage, UM aims to establish itself as a world-class university with regional characteristics. English is its working language. In recent years, UM has seen a significant development in and a rising international recognition for its teaching, research, and community service. It has implemented a unique ‘4-in-1’ education model that integrates discipline-specific education, general education, research and internship education, and community and peer education. Combining this model with the largest residential college system in Asia, UM provides all-round education to students. In addition, it recruits outstanding scholars from around the world to create a multilingual and multicultural learning environment for students. With the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the new initiatives of the university to boost cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary programmes, UM embraces unprecedented opportunities for development, and offers bright career prospect to professionals in different areas.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) of the Faculty of Science and Technology invites applications for the position of Chair/Distinguished/Full Professor in Ocean Environment and Ecology for the newly established Centre of Regional Oceans (CRO). We are seeking candidate with a distinguished record in research and education.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The emphasis of our programmes is directed to the areas of Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering and Water Resources. The objective of our undergraduate programme is to educate and train the students to be civil engineers with formation of good scientific knowledge, sound engineering practice and leadership skills; and to prepare them for their advanced education at international standard. Currently, it has 21 full-time academic staff, around 220 undergraduates and 110 graduate students. UM is among the top 1% in ESI (Essential Sciences Indicators) rankings in Engineering. In the THE World University Ranks, the Engineering and Technology programme is ranked among the top 125.

The Centre for Regional Oceans (CRO) is a newly established research centre with the purpose of advancing the research performance of UM in Faculty of Science and Technology including civil and environmental engineering, mathematics and materials in response to the strategic positioning of Macau in the Greater Bay Area. The expected outcomes include local environment and ocean protection, environmental remediation technology output, increased output of regional and international impact and enriched research agenda across disciplines.

Qualifications

The candidates must have an earned PhD Degree in related areas. Preference will be given to candidates with specialties in Ocean environment.

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in August 2020 or earlier.

Remuneration

A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP1,210,300 (approximately USD149,420) will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide range of benefits, such as medical insurance, provident fund, on campus accommodation/housing allowance and other subsidies. Further details on our package are available at: sbc17.com.

Application Procedure

Applicants should visit http://www.fnp.sbc255.com/ for more details, and apply ONLINE. Review of applications will commence upon receiving applications and continue until the position is filled. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application.

The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances.***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only***** Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**